THE COUNTERLIFE
by Roth, Philip
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Middletown, Maryland, United States
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About This Item
London: Jonathan Cape, (1986). First UK edition. Uncorrected proof in dark orange-red printed paperwraps. Touch of rubbing to spine tips, light glass ring and small scrape on front cover, otherwise very good to near fine. Scarce.
Synopsis
The Counterlife (1986) is a novel by the American author Philip Roth. It is the fourth full novel to feature the fictional novelist Nathan Zuckerman. However, when The Counterlife was published, Zuckerman had most recently appeared in a novella called The Prague Orgy, the epilogue to Zuckerman Bound. It is reported that French director Arnaud Desplechin is working on a screen adaptation of the novel.
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Details
- Seller
- Quill & Brush (US)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 55406
- Title
- THE COUNTERLIFE
- Author
- Roth, Philip
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Jonathan Cape
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- (1986)
Terms of Sale
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Uncorrected Proof
- An uncorrected proof is a printed copy of a book that needs to be reviewed for errors and corrections. They are released prior...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.